Robert Kellison

Bob is an unabashed Cincinnatian.  Born in Over-the-Rhine, raised in Price Hill,attended Elder and the UC College-Conservatory of Music, married a girl fromKenwood and was converted to the "eastside", has for the past 20years lived in Blue Ash.

 

A music educator, Bob's career path has been in educationand the arts.  More recently he was onthe fun

draising team at the ContemporaryArts Centeras the new Lois & Richard Rosenthal Centerwas built, and then joined Cincinnati Country Day School as Directorof Development in 2003.

 

Bob's career experience in music, education, development andarts administration has brought him to the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, wherehe serves as Executive Director.  "Tobe able to put into practice all I have learned over the years and contributesignificantly to the cultural backdrop of Cincinnatiis my life's dream" says Bob.

 

In addition to his wife of 29 years and three daughters whoall keep him "humble", Bob remains grounded through his avocation inparish ministry.  For the past 28 years,Bob has served as Music Director at St. Cecilia Church, Oakley, where he hasthe daily privilege of playing the three-manual 37-rank pipe organ original tothe 80-year old church.

Photography:Amber Kersley